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All the Other Skills Needed

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All the Other Skills Needed "The Americas Cup is a race of management, money, technology, teamwork and, last and incidentally, sailing."   -Bill Kock The quote above is applicable to many other  circumstances, sporting events and business situations.  Successful Engineers, Geologists and other Scientists often become Managers or Owners and spend more time dealing with personnel, management and financial issues than they do dealing with the science of their industry. Being a good sailor doesn't mean you're going to win races. As the quote says above, it takes management, money, technology and teamwork.  You can't sail most race boats alone and you can't run most successful businesses alone.  I've been repeatedly reminded of the reality and meaning of this quote lately as I and our race team have been getting prepared for the Chicago to  Mackinaw   Island Sail Boat race starting this Saturday.    Our team has put in thousands of hours getting prepared f

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